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Religious Affairs Adviser meets Nawaz Sharif in Lahore
Bangladesh’s Religious Adviser Dr. A F M Khalid Hossain met with former Pakistan Prime Minister and Muslim League-N President Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in Lahore on Monday - confirmed Md. Abu Bakar Siddique, public relation officer for the Ministry of Religious Affairs of Bangladesh.
The meeting took place at Nawaz Sharif’s residence and covered issues of mutual interest between the two countries.
Bangladesh High Commissioner to Pakistan Md. Iqbal Hossain Khan was also present at the meeting.
During the meeting, Dr. Hossain stated that Bangladesh wants to strengthen relations with Pakistan.
Additionally, he requested Punjab’s support in agriculture, technology, and scholarships for students.
Nawaz Sharif said that the Pakistani people still hold affection for Bangladesh and that it was the right time to deepen ties.
He praised Bangladesh’s economic development as well.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz praised Bangladesh’s garment sector, microcredit programs, and women’s participation in various fields and assured support in green energy, flood management and agriculture and expressed willingness to promote partnerships for regional peace and prosperity.
Officials present at the meeting included the Adviser’s Secretary Sadequl Ahmed and Counsellor (Press) Md. Tayyeb Ali, along with senior officials from both countries, reports UNB.